Crews Work To Clear Independence Pass Of Avalanche Danger

ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4)– Crews continue work to clear snow from Independence Pass and also prevent avalanches– using bombs thrown from helicopters.
Independence Pass crosses the Continental Divide over the Sawatch Range. It’s one of Colorado’s most scenic and extreme stretches of highway.
Independence Pass (credit: CBS)
“These are 30 pound turkey bombs that we’re throwing out the side,” said Colorado Department of Transportation Master Gunner Joe Jimenez whe